Olathe Public Schools Foundation

Organization Overview

Olathe Public Schools Foundation is located in Olathe, KS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (B94) the organization is classified as: Parent & Teacher Groups, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Olathe Public Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Olathe Public Schools Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.4% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2020, Olathe Public Schools Foundation has awarded 18 individual grants totaling $2,538,026. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION, FOUNDED IN 1997, IS A NON-PROFIT, VOLUNTEER-BASED ORGANIZATION PROVIDING GRANTS, SCHOLARSHIPS AND RECOGNITIONS FOR THE TEACHERS AND STUDENTS OF THE OLATHE SCHOOL DISTRICT. THE FOUNDATION BRINGS STUDENTS, PARENTS, ALUMNI, SMALL BUSINESSES AND CORPORATIONS TOGETHER TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES TO SUPPORT CONTINUED EXCELLENCE IN OLATHE SCHOOLS. THE FOUNDATION WORKS TO BUILD SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OUR SCHOOLS AND THE BUSINESS COMMUNITY THROUGH MANY COOPERATIVE EVENTS AND PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CLASSROOM GRANTS: OLATHE STUDENTS BENEFIT WHEN THEIR TEACHERS APPLY FOR OPSF CLASSROOM GRANTS. THEIR INNOVATIVE IDEAS PAVE THE WAY FOR LEARNING EXCELLENCE. TEACHERS IDENTIFY WAYS THEY CAN HELP STUDENTS LEARN AND GROW INCLUDING PROJECTS UTILIZING DIVERSE AND DUAL-LANGUAGE BOOKS, MATERIALS TO SUPPORT HANDS-ON SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING CONCEPTS, ACCESS TO NEW VISUAL ARTS MATERIALS, TOOLS FOR STUDENTS TO CONDUCT DNA ANALYSIS AND MORE.


STUDENT NEED: WITH 29% OF STUDENTS IN OLATHE LIVING AT OR BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, THE OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION FOCUSES SIGNIFICANT EFFORTS ON SUPPORTING THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THROUGH THE FOLLOWING FUNDS, THE OPSF ENSURES OLATHE EVERY STUDENT HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO BE IN CLASS READY TO LEARN: STUDENT HEALTH EMERGENCY FUND, WIMMER STUDENT CARE FUND, SCHOOL SUPPLY PROGRAM, HOMELESS OUTREACH FUND, FAMILIES IN NEED (MEALS) FUND, BRADEN ROBERTSON STUDENT MENTAL HEALTH FUND, BACKSNACK FOOD PROGRAM (WEEKEND MEALS), MUFFIN FUND (SCHOOL BREAK MEALS); AND COLLEGE NOW (CREDIT EARNED WHILE STILL IN HIGH SCHOOL) SCHOLARSHIPS THROUGH THE A.L.L. FUND.


COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS: THE OPSF FACILITATES THE AWARDING OF 67 NAMED SCHOLARSHIPS TO GRADUATING OLATHE SENIOR STUDENTS. THE SOURCES OF FUNDS FOR THESE SCHOLARSHIPS RUN THE GAMUT FROM ENDOWED FUNDS FROM ESTATE GIFTS TO ANNUAL SUPPORT DONATIONS FROM ALUMNI GROUPS AND GRATEFUL FAMILIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Matt Stromberg
President
$0
Jason Tucker
Vice President
$0
Nathan Turner
Secretary
$0
Theresa Stoker
Treasurer
$0
Jerry Barrios
Immediate Past President
$0
Alladin Ashkar
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$661,932
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$930,072
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $4,629
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,592,004
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $84,551
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $40,207
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$100,798
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,615,964

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Olathe Public Schools Foundation has awarded $757,099 in support to 7 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

OLATHE PUBLIC SCHOOLS DISTRICT

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$623,875

PITTSBURG STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$55,036

UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$26,210

JOHNSON COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$32,768

KANSAS STATE UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$7,210

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - IRVINE

PURPOSE: VARIOUS

$6,000
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